Laser cutting is a manufacturing process that uses a focused beam of high-power laser light to cut, engrave, or mark materials. It works by directing the laser beam through a nozzle onto the material’s surface.

The laser beam heats, melts, or vaporizes the material in a precisely controlled area. A gas (like nitrogen or oxygen) is often used to blow away the molten or vaporized material, creating a clean edge. The laser is typically moved by a computer-controlled system, following a pre-programmed design or pattern.

Different types of lasers (CO2, fiber, Nd:YAG) are used depending on the material being cut, affecting the process speed, precision, and thickness capabilities. Laser cutting is used on various materials like metal, wood, acrylic, and fabric.